Public Domain

Public Domain Free Online Resources.

If a collection of material is (legally) designated as “public domain,” it generally means the material is deemed “public property.” In other words, there is no active copyright, and anyone can rightfully come along and copy, distribute and adapt these materials for any purpose, including economic gain.

The public domain includes various types of abstract material such as: texts ( books, manuals, reports, and transcripts); film and video, music (sound clips, songs, and sheet music); and images (photos, drawings, and posters).

Below are some of the best free public domain resources online- perfect for boostrapping business owners in need of content or information. I made an effort to pick out the legitimate sites that provide material without any restrictions on use. Nevertheless, I suggest that you consult each site’s terms of use before downloading or using anything:

Public Domain Images Online

Gimp Photo Archive Photos from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) as well as links to other photo resources.